The Design

This Free Churchmouse Pattern has been retired because the yarn we used for it has been discontinued.

This free pattern blends the sportiness of stripes with the snug squish of ribbing to create a cozy, classic beanie! Our design uses a clever little trick to smooth up the stripes within the ribbing texture—an all-knit row (instead of the K2/P2 ribbing) as you change colors crisps up that definition!

We knit the Striped Ribbed Beanie in two colors of Shibui Haven, a DK-weight blend of extra fine merino and cashmere. This lovely yarn produces a lightweight, pillowy fabric that emanates soft and cozy! In this simple, striped hat, Haven fulfills our deep-seated love of cuddling up.

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 7"/18cm across (14"/36cm around), not stretched x approx. 71⁄2"/19cm deep, or desired height (see Adjust Height section, page 2). Fits medium adult head (20–23"/51–58cm) in a close-fitting beanie style.

YARN
2 skeins Shibui Haven (160 yds/146m each): 1 each in two colors, A and B. Or approx. 110yds/100m of Color A (includes solid-color crown) and 85 yds/78m of Color B (for contrasting stripes) in an equivalent DK-weight yarn.

Sample shown in colors (A) Soiree and (B) Rose.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25mm) 16"/40cm circular needle and set of 5 double-points, or size to obtain gauge.
5 locking markers, including 1 in a contrasting color (slim markers cause less gapping between decreases).
Blunt darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 37 sts/37rows = 4"/10cm in K2/P2 ribbing, not stretched.